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Glenn Rogers Pens Response to Election Loss
“I’ll Wear No Man’s Collar”
Davy Crockett
First, I want to thank my supporters, those who voted for me and those who supported me prayerfully, financially, and in so many other ways. It has been the greatest honor to serve this district.
The corruption that exists at the highest level of Texas state government would have made Governor “Pa” Ferguson blush.
Governor Greg Abbott has defiled the Office of Governor by creating and repeating blatant lies about me and my House colleagues, those who took a stand for our public schools. I stood by the Governor on all his legislative priorities but just one, school vouchers. For just one disagreement, and for a $6 million check from Jeff Yass, a Pennsylvanian TikTok investor, and voucher vendor, Abbott went scorched earth against rural Texas and the Representatives who did their jobs-representing their districts.
My tenure in the Texas House included two general sessions, seven special sessions, redistricting, Covid, winter storm Uri, a Democrat quorum break, expulsion of a House member and the impeachment of Ken Paxton. It also includes a litany of conservative victories that made Texas safer, reigned in out-of-control government bureaucracy, lessened what had become a crushing tax burden on our families and businesses, and fostered economic growth.
I am not a good politician. I am just a Texas rancher who wanted to make a difference in my community. Who knew this simple mission would have resulted in three brutal campaigns?
Throughout my three campaigns, because of my unwillingness to be compliant with the two billionaire, “Christian” Nationalist, power brokers that run this state, I have been unmercifully slandered through the politics of unwarranted personal destruction on social media, radio, post mail, streaming sites, and cable television.
In my first race the opposition was the Wilks, Tim Dunn, Empower Texans, and the entire enterprise of dozens of PACs and “non-profits” they financed. The race ended in a hard fought Covi-delayed runoff victory against Farris Wilks ‘son-in-law.
In my second race, my opposition was Wilks and Dunn, Empower Texans (rebranded to Defend Texas Liberty), and the Voucher Lobby, including the American Federation for Children and the School Freedom Fund (based in Virginia). In that race, we dealt with a runoff and an expensive, unnecessary recount.
In my third race the opposition was all the above, but now included a rebranded Defend Texas Liberty (Texans United for a Conservative Majority), vastly greater money from the Voucher Lobby, and Governor Greg Abbott.
This time the millions of dollars spent spreading lies about my record and the non-stop false impugning of my integrity were just too much to overcome. The real losers in this race are:
1)Texas Public Schools;
2) Rural Texas; and
3) Representative Government.
This morning, I have no regrets. I believe in the words of Sam Houston, “Do right and risk the consequences.”
History will prove Ken Paxton is a corrupt, sophisticated criminal. History will prove vouchers are simply an expensive entitlement program for the wealthy and a get rich scheme for voucher vendors. History will prove Governor Greg Abbott is a liar.
History will prove that our current state government is the most corrupt ever and is “bought” by a few radical dominionist billionaires seeking to destroy public education, privatize our public schools and create a Theocracy that is both un-American and un-Texan.
May God Save Texas!
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thank you for doing right and risking the consequences. I hope you will still say active in this quest for honest Texas governance who cares about its people.
We may not agree on much but I am a proud public school teacher in the great state of Texas. Thank you for defending the integrity of the public school system, and standing up to our dear leader and the cabal of out of state sycophants that defend and support him.
Thank you for your dedicated service, Mr. Rogers. History is a powerful judge, and it is my great wish that it vindicates you soon. I just hope those who are working so hard to dismantle what makes Texas great aren’t able to rewrite that history along the way.
Become a Democrat. Seriously. You might disagree with many in the Democratic party on a variety of policies, but you agree on items 1-3, and you seem to be against corruption and for democracy. All of these are fundamentals that have been lost to the GOP but are supported by Democrats.
May the force be with you and family Glenn.
You “stepped out of line” on a single issue and the apparatus turned on you, just as they are turning on the children of Texas for personal gain.
We are on the opposite sides of the political aisle but I do wish you well fo protecting our children.
You were complicit in every Abbott backed initiative except school vouchers. You lay with dogs and wake with fleas. Nothing but a useful puppet until you weren’t. GOP politicians are like a box of Kleenex. There’s always another one to ready to use.
Extremely well written and spot on. I’m finishing my 45th year as a Texas Public Educator in roles ranging from Teacher-Coach to several Director capacities, Principalships, and, for the past 19 years as a School Superintendent. I’ve served in every classification from Six-Man to 6-A. Never have public educators been so neglected, disrespected, and, dare I say, screwed by “those in power and those with fat checkbooks” as what we are now enduring. Thank you, Sir, for having fought the good fight. A wise Professor once told me: “If you can lay your head on the pillow at night and answer the question ‘Did you do what’s right for kids’?, you’ve done your job. Sleep well my friend.
Thanks for having a spine and calling a spade a spade. Voted conservative for 57 years but I can’t vote for anyone who is so blatantly bought by outside interests and willing to sacrifice rural well being at the alter of money. They worship money, not God. Don’t know who I’ll vote for in November but sure as hell know it won’t be anyone tied to Paxton or Abbott. Corrupt clowns. Thank you for your service and God bless.
Well said. Now tell your voters to stop voting for these criminals. But I doubt that will happen. It’s shame you had to lose an election to tell the truth.
As a retired educator and someone who watched the same thing happen to Jill Dutton, Justin Holland, and VanDeever, I agree. I am so sad for our state.
Boohoo bitch, the Leopard’s ate your face
Thank you for fighting the good fight
This is hilarious. What part of “I belong to the America Treason Political Party” does he not understand?
WELL SAID!!! Thank you for your hard work. You did an outstanding job for central Texas. You will be missed.
Sounds a lot like a bunch of whining about losing.
“slandered” Hmm I havent found where you have sued anyone yet for that.
If they lied and slander you , you would have a case, but you havent sued yet?
So I guess they didnt lie and slander y’all enough.
Your hard fought battle was pretty historical. The uphill battle you waged against insurmountable odds for our schools and teachers will not be forgotten. The slanderous lies against you and your family reveals what caliber of people are creeping into Texas education and Texas government. Very worrisome. I am happy to have supported you and knowing your wonderful family. God Bless You and God Bless Texas
Qualified congratulations to Rep Rogers for finally admitting all of the corruption in the Texas GOP that he has helped foster and facilitate for years.
You don’t appear to like the lies coming from your party leadership when they’re directed at you, do you? But when they suit you it would appear you have no problem propping them up. Your entire party platform is built around a man who lies the way the rest of us breathe. You and your part are propagating a toxic, society-destroying lie that the election was stolen. By doing so you cynically abuse the trust of your constituents, expecting them to believe you are honest when you are far from it.
I have no doubt the person the Wilks, Dunns and Abbott have replaced you with is much worse but you should acknowledge your role in creating this monster.
God bless you and yours Glenn. Thank you for your service to this state and sticking to your principles.
Maybe not impeach a Att General who Texans had just overwhelmingly vote for.
I live in Arizona and we are now a school voucher state. There are already lawsuits because of the fraud involved in this scam. The rich are using this to escape paying for tuition. Very few regular folk have the opportunity. This is a rich scam through and through. Texas Governor Abbott is a threat to every working class person in Texas. He and Paxton are crooks.
Wow. Looks like we lost a really great man. How sad. He had an absolute right to vote against it. Rural schools operate on bare bones budgets. However, I would put them up against giant public schools any day. Kids get lost in those schools. I agree wholeheartedly with his philosophy. We are being led by people with a lot of money. Not right.
A good man.
Glenn ive known you for years. and i supposed you from the get go. i was saddened in the loss that clown liar. your a good man. the state of texas and our district lost on tuesday. my moto is. you talk the talk now walk the the walk. to the folks that hot taken by mike and abbots two stooges. you have hurt our great state by empowering the crooks…
Your a WACK JOB !!!
Mr. Rogers,
Thank you for your service on behalf of the people in your district and all Texans. Reasonable and honest Texans appreciate your efforts. I’m sorry you were pilloried by dark money interests. I hope you’ll put this issue behind you.
Tell it like it is truth to power
Sadly sir, it was always going to end like this.
ARTICLE IX.only page of Article IX
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
SECTION I. It shall be the duty of the Legislature of this State, to make suitable provisions for the support and maintenance of a system of Public Free Schools, for the gratuitous instruction of all the inhabitants of this State, between the ages of six and eighteen years.
This was the first paragraph of the founding father’s Texas Constitution regarding public education. There is more. But nothing regarding the funding of private schools.
The original Texas Constitution, written by our founding fathers mentions that funding of lands and money would be set aside for public schools. Private schools are not.
I sure don’t support our public schools being compromised. Some will say this is just sour grapes if only you had started blowing the whistle on the corruption initially it would have made a difference. Republican cruelty has no limits.
Gregg Abbott is a charlatan, massively corrupt evil entitled little man, the only ones more despicable than abotts is his freedom-hating supporters…in his eyes, he is the King of Texas
I have watched the corruption of Texas government over last 8 years. Abbott,Paxton and the rest of the corrupt GOP are moving to subjecate women and destroy our schools. They are determined to force all of us to adhere to Christian Nationalism which is as far from Biblical teaching as it can be. I am glad you are speaking the truth finally. But it took losing your position to do so.
I’m sorry that this is what has become of politics not only in Texas but nationwide. Thank you for standing up for what is right for our public schools. I hope this gets the voters’ attention and they will question what road they are being led down.
Sounds like a bitter loser.
Impoverished contributors to the campaign of:
Rogers, Glenn M. (The Honorable)
(Ethics Commission Filers)
01/03/2024
Charles Butt Public Education Political Action Committee
Amount of Contribution ($) $10,000.00
01/08/2024
HillCo Political Action Committee
Amount of Contribution ($) $25,000.00
https://hillcopartners.com/
01/18/2024
Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee
Amount of Contribution ($) $25,000.00
Rep. Rogers, I am NOT a Republican. HOWEVER, I support reps from any party who work for THE PEOPLE of Texas and NOT the misbegotten objectives of the ever corrupt Texas Governor and Attorney general. I regret your loss and pray – as you do – for God to save Texas from these idiots! Best wishes to you and your future.
Dr. Rogers, Thank you for your years of service to our state. I was sorry to see that you lost however the deck was so heavily stacked against you that you didn’t really stand a chance
Sadly I believe everything that you have stated is correct. Our state government is just as bought & paid for and corrupt as Washington. Good luck to you in the future
Thank you for your honesty and service. Ultimately, time will reveal the self-service of Governor Abbott and Ken Paxton. I pray that the State of Texas along with our Public School system, can survive them and their billionaire donors. Wake up Texans!!!
Wow powerful speech. I am so very sorry but it looks like rural Texas that is already suffering the lack of Federal Medicare funds (that Abbott will not take), and now loss of public school funding. Doesn’t look like God will be able to save us because his children on Earth are ignoring the messages God gives us for kindness, truth, and care for our fellow creature.
Thank you, sir, for standing by your beliefs and for calling out the liars and unbelievable corruption that exists at the highest levels of government in this, the great State of Texas ~
Incredible farewell! The criminals in the republican party are nationwide, just look at the Russian-loving traitors in the MAGA wing, defending a NYC makeup wearing, whoring, indicted, tax-evading, Putinasskissing, scumbag wannabe dictator.
Vote blue no matter who and be prepared to defend your community from the fascist dominonists and neoconfederates.
So sorry you had to suffer through all the insults, slander and recriminations. Thank you for serving our state and doing what you think is right. I’m not a Republican voter anymore due to the appalling behavior and lack of integrity, morals and cooperation of the Republican Party in general. Sounds like you’ve seen it up close and personal. Shameful what are government is doing these days.
Thanks for telling us all you have witnessed.
Thank you Mr Rogers for telling the truth. Abbott and Paxton are not only dishonest but also cruel. They care nothing for the lives of Texas women and children or the migrants seeking safety from persecution. Abbott is courting the Trump base and corporate billionaires. I am sickened by their conduct and the image of Texas that they have created.